The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
€ 22,100
€ 28,600
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Honda Civic 1.8 is 1.7 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf GTD
57.5
69.5
77.4
57.8
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.5 in
Height
57.8 in
103.1
167.5
101.5
165.9
167.5 in
Length
165.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf GTD
2919 lb
Curb Weight
3095 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.69 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf GTD
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
168 hp
VW Golf GTD
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf GTD
122 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
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21.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.42 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
21.15 lb/hp
18.42 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
33 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf GTD
24 mpg
city
39 mpg
42 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
437 mi
Range
670 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
437 mi
670 mi
VW Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
134.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
104.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
134.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
